Mention Event

Creches Around the World in 43 Days

Starts at 12:00 PM on December 13th, 2012

The School Sisters of St. Francis invite you to experience Alfons Gallery's new exhibit, which examines the global and cultural history of a time-honored tradition:
the display of the Christmas crèche. It
will present a variety of Nativity sets from across the globe, reflecting the
influence of Christian missionary work and ranging from the traditional to the
contemporary.

Nearly 100
crèches of varying sizes—some as small as one inch—will be on display. A highlight of the show will be the Nativity
sets from local collectors, whose personal stories provide insight into this
ongoing tradition. Additionally, Madonna
and Child artwork from the School Sisters of St. Francis’ vast collection will
present varied artistic views of the Holy Family within the Christmas
narrative.